Piqua Low Head Dam

Ohio — Miami County — GREAT MIAMI RIVER

Location

StateOhio
CountyMiami
RiverGREAT MIAMI RIVER
Coordinates40.13361, -84.23639

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage276 acre-ft
Max Storage276 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 23, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Piqua

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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